THE DAVID GREY REHAB PODCAST

In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I chat with Samantha Ciaccia, a kettlebell coach and educator who’s been building her online coaching business while traveling the world. Samantha’s journey to solopreneurship and digital nomadism is pretty impressive, and she has lots of wisdom to share, so I wanted to bring her on to learn how she’s doing it.   Listen in as we talk about growing a location independent coaching business and her strategies for creating valuable social media content and digital products. She also sheds light on her recent experience getting help for a concerning lump in her breast.   You’ll also learn the important role of critical thinking in the coaching profession, how to create diverse content around a niche, and why you should always get a second opinion when you have a health concern. Plus, Samantha offers some sage advice on how to confidently pursue your passions and live your dream.     “If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, and if it’s something that you really want, you’ll make it happen. It’s like, how bad do you want it?… This is 10 years in the making, to be where I’m at.”  – Samantha Ciaccia   Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: 00:00 – Introducing Samantha Ciaccia & The topics of today’s episode. 04:02 – Samantha’s background in healthcare & Why she started a coaching/education business. 12:09 – How much does Samantha charge for programs, webinars, etc.? 13:56 – Samantha’s daily schedule. 18:05 – Important strengths, strategies, and skills required to build a successful coaching business. 26:25 – The kettlebell training certification Samantha is currently developing. 32:27 – The impact of showing your personal life on social media. 41:22 – Content creation tips for coaches. 45:05 – Samantha shares her experience with a concerning lump in her breast. 51:53 – Where to find Samantha’s courses and resources. 55:40 – Final thoughts and advice on pursuing your passions and living your dream. 56:47 – Samantha’s next big obstacle in business: Hiring a marketing team.     If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Resources Mentioned: Kettlebell Foundations Course The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss DigiMarCon     Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Upper Body Basics Program Join our members only platform DGR INTERACTIVE  Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out all our programs     About the Guest: Samantha Ciaccia is a reputable coach with 9+ years of kettlebell experience, who has worked with some of the best instructors and traveled the world teaching certifications to other coaches. As a Physician Assistant, CSCS, SFG II & RKC, Sam has a wealth of knowledge she wants to share with you!   Connect with Samantha: Follow her on Instagram Follow Bell Mechanics on Instagram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7WENYsz2tg

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In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Angus Bradley, Coach, and Host of the Hyperformance Podcast. Angus is notorious for his bold and honest social media presence and he’s here to keep that trend going. You won’t want to skip over this episode, it’s a fun one! Listen in as we talk about his coaching and mentorship workshops, fool-proof content creation strategies, PRI, and the controversy around the compression expansion model. You’ll also learn about Angus’ general physical preparation program, how he navigates social media as an authentic content creator, and the key things you need to do to be a successful coach online and in the gym.   “More accurate does not mean more useful with your model. That is not even the intention of having a model.” – Angus Bradley   Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: 01:04 – Introducing Angus Bradley & The topics of today’s episode. 06:55 – His weightlifting seminars, developing the Wollongong fitness scene, & the pros and cons of starting a gym and hiring coaches. 15:35 – Fears Angus had before teaching his GPP seminar & What it was actually like to host the seminar. 26:52 – Why you don’t need to be good at sales as a coach, you need to be good at retention and consistency… 32:45 – Controversial arguments in the fitness/movement industry. 36:36 – Pain and discomfort is inevitable in S&C training, but is it dangerous? 39:44 – Why Angus still loves the compression expansion model even though he doesn’t talk about it anymore. 50:07 – Why every exercise is useful EXCEPT the Palloff Press. 53:18 – Our thoughts on PRI and Self-Organization & Teaching coaches the importance of relaxation. 1:04:56 – About Angus’ mentorship program & The power of critical thinking in the coaching profession.   Watch this episode on YouTube below   If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   About the Guest: Angus Bradley is an anti-dogma, principle-driven weightlifting and performance coach and mentor. He also is a co-host of the Hyperformance Podcast.   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Upper Body Basics Program Join our members only platform DGR INTERACTIVE  Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out all our programs   Connect with Angus: Visit his website Follow him on Instagram Listen to the Hyperformance Podcast  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlxtF_voti8

Greg Hawthorne Jr. is a Certified Athletic Trainer who has taken his experience working with professional, collegiate, and military organizations into the private practice sector. He is also an educator working as an adjunct Professor at Mercer University in the Masters in Athletic Training program, as well as an instructor for AMP Education Mentorship Program. Greg uses a model that blends newer age thought processes from mentors like Bill Hartman, PRI, and FAS with more historic sports medicine and Strength and Conditioning practices.  The understanding that we are all uniquely the same and taking each individual has an N=1 sample plays a large part in his practice and instruction.  He has recently been challenging the conventional thoughts on muscle physiology and its role in training programming and adaptations If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Connect with Greg Hawthorne: Visit Greg’s website Check out his IG AMP Mentorship Watch out for Greg’s new course, launching soon! Connect with David Grey Rehab: Join our members only platform DGR INTERACTIVE  Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out our programs https://youtu.be/90ZCxoDWppA

Harry Simington is an athletic performance coach based in Melbourne, Australia. He works as a private consultant for multiple AFL & AFLW players, national level cricketers, national level basketball players, and elite junior tennis players. He is also the Founder & Director of Calibrate Sports. Like many coaches in the S&C industry, Harry is a former athlete himself having competed in both the VFL & NEAFL competitions before injures got the better of him at age 20. These injuries sparked an interest in human movement that quickly turned into a passion, and later a career in athletic development. Harry’s approach to human movement has been largely influenced by Joey Hayes, Frans Bosch, Teun Thomassen & Bohdan Babijczuk. If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Resources Mentioned: Visit the DGR INTERACTIVE platform and use Code DGRPODCAST for 20% off!   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Join our members only platform DGR INTERACTIVE  Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out our programs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmEy-MGhKSY

In this solo episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I answer a couple of your top questions about gait and elbow co-contractions. Listen in as I break down what I look at in the swing phase of gait and how to improve elbow co-contractions for a better handoff in rugby.   Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where I explain the importance of tibial internal rotation for patellofemoral issues, like pain and instability.   If you have a question or a topic you’d like me to address in a future DGR episode send me a message!   Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: 00:20 – Introducing the topic of today’s episode & Celebrating 50k followers! 09:27 – What to look at in the swing phase of gait. 39:29 – How do you improve elbow co-contractions for a better handoff in rugby? 45:24 – What you can expect in Q4 of 2022: Our upcoming DGR Achilles Program!     If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Resources Mentioned: Visit the DGR INTERACTIVE platform and use Code DGRPODCAST for 20% off!   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Join our members only platform DGR INTERACTIVE  Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out our programs   https://youtu.be/7qfPRBkIoAY

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In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Grant Fowler, Head Coach/CEO/Founder of Fowler Fitness. Grant has developed some of the most comprehensive programs and methods for total athletic development, so he’s here to tell you how it’s done.   Listen in as we talk about business and social media strategies for trainers/coaches, tips for developing programs for remote clients, injury nutrition and supplementation, red light therapy, and more.   You’ll learn Grant’s framework for online coaching, how to determine the best level of training intensity for your clients, and the #1 mineral that most athletes are deficient in.   “You have two different kinds of people. You have the people that aren’t getting the results because they’re not putting that intent into the training and you have some people that need to learn how to actually relax and maybe, I hate to say it but, give a 70% effort.” – Grant Fowler   Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: 00:20 – Introducing Grant Fowler & The topics of today’s episode. 01:25 – Social media strategies for growing your coaching business. 08:53 – How to get results for your clients who claim your programs aren’t working & Why you should start fitness as a side hustle. 19:42 – How Grant creates his coaching programs & Tips for designing an effective, personalized program. 39:42 – Injury recovery nutrition and supplementation & How he created his own supplement brand. 50:39 – What to do after getting injured & How to use red light therapy for injury recovery, improving sleep, and more. 1:02:59 – Who would you bring to a deserted island?     Watch this episode on YouTube (link needed)   If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Resources Mentioned: Visit the DGR INTERACTIVE platform and use Code DGRPODCAST for 20% off! Mito Red Light   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR INTERACTIVE platform! Check out our programs   About the Guest: Grant Fowler is the Founder, CEO, and Head Coach at Fowler Fitness. Seeing a major shift from the fundamentals in athletic and sports training, to the latest fads and marketing gimmicks, Grant Fowler set out to bring back authentic, science-based sports training to the greater Houston area. By constantly seeking to further his education, Grant Fowler has had the opportunity to learn from some of the best strength & conditioning coaches, physical therapists, and holistic health professionals, while simultaneously developing some of the most comprehensive programs and methods for total athletic development.   Connect with Grant: Visit his website Follow him on Instagram   https://youtu.be/SsJSRcKRg30

In this episode of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, I welcome Aleena Kanner, a Board-Certified & Licensed Athletic Therapist. Aleena uses the concept and science of Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) to help clients breathe more efficiently, lower pain levels, move more symmetrically, and feel grounded in their bodies.   Listen in as we talk about the science of posture restoration and break down methods of testing posture, treating posture issues, and training for better posture. Aleena gives insight into the PRI shoe list (the best shoes for posture), how to get rid of foot and Achilles pain, and tips for improving posture at home and at work.   You’ll learn why the body is asymmetrical and why that matters, the most common gait issue you or your clients might be experiencing, and how posture is affected by the feet, neck, eyes, teeth, and more!   Plus, how bad is flying for your body? Tune in to learn why flying on an airplane is one of the worst things you can do to your body!   “You can help your clients in the gym just by knowing simple cues about lifting weights that relate to asymmetries and just overall extension [posture] and how that can help them in their lives, behaviorally. However you’re training somebody in the gym, you’re going to either exacerbate their pattern or you’re going to somehow make it a little better.”  – Aleena Kanner   Episode Timeline | What You’ll Learn: 00:00 – Introducing Aleena Kanner & The topics of today’s episode. 02:39 – What is PRI? 06:07 – Why does the human body have a dominant side? Why are body asymmetries important to acknowledge? 15:17 – The best test for checking if someone’s body is neutral & What does “neutral” mean? 20:16 – Common gait issue: Just because you can stand on your left leg, doesn’t mean you’re in a proper left stance position… 23:41 – Why posture is a “dirty word” & The pros and cons of being a trainer on Instagram. 27:55 – How Adduction Drop Tests changed the way I viewed postural assessments, even though I don’t use them anymore. 34:33 – The importance of training both sides of the body, Feet & Achilles pain, and the best shoes for posture and foot pain. 53:13 – How do teeth, eyes, and neck impact posture? 1:11:47 – The best home office setup for good posture & Tips for improving posture if you work in a cubicle. 1:20:50 – Misconceptions of PRI & The PRI courses that Aleena took. 1:43:03 – Join us for a relaxing breathing practice!   If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Resources Mentioned: Visit the DGR INTERACTIVE platform and use Code DGRPODCAST for 20% off! Postural Restoration Institute Listen to DGR #24 with Dr. Peter Malliaras   About the Guest: Aleena Kanner grew up very active, spending most of her life competing in gymnastics and Olympic Weightlifting.Continuing with her passion for sports and rehabilitation, she obtained her master’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Arkansas in 2016.Soon after graduating, she opened her own business focusing on the concepts and science of Postural Restoration Institute (PRI). With this unique approach that uses these techniques focusing on making neurological changes, she helps clients breathe more efficiently, move more symmetrically, lower pain levels, and feel grounded in their bodies. She works with dentists, podiatrists and neuro optometrists to optimize her client’s senses to make significant changes to posture, patterns & imbalances. She will be working out of two locations – New York City & Arizona.  Visit her website Check out her Insta Visit the Postural Restoration Institute website  Connect with David Grey Rehab: Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR INTERACTIVE platform! Check out our programs   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlPn5FxgALc&t=3223s